For the

boys, Trey Alverson and Jon Riley qualified in the 1,600

meter run, while Trevor Bowman competes in the 200 meter

and 400 meter run. Riley will also run in the 3,200 meter

run. The boys will be in Jefferson on May 12 and 13.

During the

Region Competition, FCHS girls placed third overall,

while the boys finished in fourth place. Their finishes

were the highest that either team has placed since 1988.

Other team members who represented FCHS in the region

finals, but did not qualify for the state meet are:

Justin lane in the Pole Vault, the 4x400 meter relay team

consisting of Bowman, Zach Baker, Max Loth and Justin

McAbee, Rachel Swafford in the 800 meter run, and Tara

Hartog and Ashley Mutter in the 100 meter hurdles.

Coach John

Strickland commented "We are proud of the whole

track team this year and especially the six athletes who

have qualified for the state. They all practiced and

competed this year with one goal in mind - "to make

it to the state." These athletes are competitive in

their respective events and we are hoping for some great

finishes."